Saint Yoshihiro Imagawa debuts with his story on how he became an Australian footy fan. “In 2011, I saw an AFL match at the pub by a chance; however I thought it was extraordinary (much different to other sports – I apologise if it offends you).” No apology necessary Yoshi. Welcome aboard.
Crio’s Question?…time to “bare your molars to the breeze” as this Spring “flattens out for the run to the judge”
October 21, 2014 by 4 Comments
Racing has it’s own vernacular for the true aficionado of the turf. Join us in helping the novice to understand the true meaning of “hanging like granny’s tooth”; “gone for a bath” and “on the nod”. Suggestions please.
NTFL Round 3 Wrap Up: Cliffhangers Galore
October 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark tells us that there were cliffhangers galore in Darwin on the weekend, with even the all-conquering St Marys having to consider their mortality.
Seasons in the Sun (Part 3): The Charms of Cricket
October 20, 2014 by 6 Comments
Callum O’Connor’s series on the charms and travails of local cricket continues. (Worth reading for the nicknames and vernacular alone. Dry, laconic Australian humour is alive and well – Ed.)
Da-re o o-en shi-te i-mas ka? (Who are you supporting?)
October 20, 2014 by 8 Comments
Yvette Wroby and her daughter met a footy mad, Saints loving Japanese young man in a chocolate factory memorabilia museum in Sapporo. As you do. Things got stranger after that.
Avoca Cup 2014
October 19, 2014 by 4 Comments
Glen Davis loves a trip to the country races, as much for the colour and characters as for the horses. On Saturday Glen and his good lady ventured to the Avoca Cup, while a more modest affair was being staged at Caulfield.
Crio’s Racing: Caulfield’s Cup runneth over
October 17, 2014 by 22 Comments
Racing finishes the week on a high after the tragedies of earlier in the week. Some of the best middle distance horses from around Australia and around the world are assembled for the $3M purse. Crio and the crew (come back Muz – Ed.) are assembled to pick the wheat from the chaff.
Guineas Day….. Again
October 17, 2014 by 12 Comments
Art and Words from Kate Birrell – say no more. Kate and her kids adopt a wiser approach to Guineas Day than the ‘other half’.
Cricket: Gaunt and Leigh’s campaign of carnage
October 17, 2014 by 13 Comments
Mic Rees profiles the 1964/65 district cricket season in Melbourne, and his Footscray team’s search for elusive success.
Trading Places – and the Caulfield Cup Preview
October 17, 2014 by 4 Comments
Sal Ciardulli provides an excellent summary of each club’s activity over the Trade Period, and offers his advice for those wading into the Caulfield Cup meeting.
How a Women’s Muslim Aussie Rules Team Stood Tall
October 17, 2014 by 6 Comments
Patrick Skene on The Auburn Giants – a women’s Muslim Australian Football team. [Excellent piece, and comments section worth reading as well – Ed]
Non World Sports
October 17, 2014 by 10 Comments
Rod Oaten has been thinking about ultra-local sports. Here he describes half a dozen of them. Add your suggestion.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Vol II by DBeams)
October 16, 2014 by 4 Comments
Inspired by his literary heroes (Haiku Bob, Dr Seuss and RFlanagan) Peter Baulderstone ghost writes DBeams farewell note to Collingwood.
The Almanac Podcast – Episode 21: Danny Power
October 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
With the focus still on Spring Racing, venerated racing writer Danny Power joins Harmsy, Matty Q and Stone Cold Steve Baker on the couch to crack open a few bottles of red and share his love of the horse.
Neutralssmeutrals
October 15, 2014 by 11 Comments
Trucker Slim with some words of advice for neutrals and their neutrality.
No Skills Required
October 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
Old Dog recalls a footy-less warm-up. [Ray Wilson and his Uni Blacks are onto something – Ed]
R.I.P. Carly-Mae Pye
October 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
In the wake of a tragic racing incident in Rockhampton in which a young jockey lost her life, Chris Riordan reflects on the inherent dangers which face hoops every time they climb aboard their mount.
AFL Grand Final: Glory Equals Pie Art Shared
October 14, 2014 by 2 Comments
Only from Tinsel Tony Wilson. A tale of the competitive juices which flow on Grand Final day. [More Tinsel madness – which somehow makes sense, and has a heart-warming denouement – JTH]
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